Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimModerate support
“DHA and Erythulose combine together to deliver a long lasting, gradual tan effect while Vitamin C and E even out skin tone.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ascorbyl glucoside.
Moisturizing13 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Infused with vitamin C and E this works Perfect Legs Gradual Tan will even out the skin on your pins whilst the combination of Erythrulose and DHU (both derived from natural sources,will build a moisturised, intensive golden glow!”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, xylitylglucoside.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbyl glucoside) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains ascorbyl glucoside. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy14 strong irritants: Arnica montana flower extract, Parfum + 12 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dicaprylyl carbonate~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.6–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideButylene glycol~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolCoconut alkanes~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Coconut alkanesGlycerin~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinGlyceryl stearate se~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seButyrospermum parkii butter~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterAscorbyl glucoside~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideDihydroxyacetone~0.95–1.2%
Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateCaramel~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xylitylglucoside~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideTocopheryl acetate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateStearic acid~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPhenoxyethanol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolXylitol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolTroxerutin~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mica~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaArnica montana flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractAllantoin~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinXylitol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolCoco-caprylate/caprate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.5%
Parfum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Limonene~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneErythrulose~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyacrylamide~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideLinalool~0.25–0.5%
Benzyl alcohol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholPogostemon cablin oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilPelargonium graveolens oil~0.25–0.5%
Amyris balsamifera bark oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Boswellia carterii gum~0.25–0.5%
Boswellia carterii oil~0.25–0.5%
Cocos nucifera oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilRosa damascena flower~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractEugenia caryophyllus bud oil~0.25–0.45%
Styrax benzoin gum~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hibiscus abelmoschus seed oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isopropyl titanium triisostearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Isopropyl titanium triisostearateC13-14 isoparaffin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinCitronellol~0.2–0.35%
Laureth-7~0.15–0.3%
Geraniol~0.15–0.3%
Eugenol~0.15–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Ci 77491~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ingredient list view
Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butylene glycol, Coconut alkanes, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate se, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ascorbyl glucoside, Dihydroxyacetone, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Caramel, Xylitylglucoside, Tocopheryl acetate, Stearic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Xylitol, Troxerutin, Mica, Arnica montana flower extract, Allantoin, Xylitol, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Dehydroacetic acid, Parfum, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, Erythrulose, Polyacrylamide, Linalool, Benzyl alcohol, Pogostemon cablin oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Boswellia carterii gum, Boswellia carterii oil, Unknown, Cocos nucifera oil, Rosa damascena flower, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Unknown, Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil, Styrax benzoin gum, Hibiscus abelmoschus seed oil, Isopropyl titanium triisostearate, C13-14 isoparaffin, Citronellol, Unknown, Laureth-7, Geraniol, Eugenol, Potassium sorbate, Ci 77491
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Effects of Topical Arnica Gel on Post-Laser Treatment Bruisesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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